Tamiya TB-Evolution III
05-24-2003, 06:40 AM
#2251
would WD 40 work to free the berings?
05-24-2003, 10:27 PM
#2252
Re: Just got my kit
Originally posted by Bubbasteponit
Can someone please hit me with a good high traction asphalt set for very warm to hot weather.
Can someone please hit me with a good high traction asphalt set for very warm to hot weather.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...&postid=371869
Please change the rear downtravel measurement from 5mm to 6mm. The rear was a bit too lively off power when it was at 5mm.
Also, the steering ball ends are on the inner-most hole on C1 and C2 for better ackerman.
One last thing, if the car has too much steering going in, mid, and exiting a turn then go with a yellow sway bar up front.
05-25-2003, 05:35 AM
#2253
Re: before getting kit
Originally posted by VenomWorldOrder
i'm a electric newbie who has had a 2 year run in nitro. what option parts do i need for the surikarn edition evo 3?
-are there different caster blocks which i can purchase what are the part numbers?(front and rear blocks ) (part numbers please)
-also what gears and motor pinion gears do i have to buy for small/medium/large/extra large tracks?? (part numbers please)
-what are the part numbers for the option springs and swaybars?
i couldn't find any of it in the tamiya website
i'm a electric newbie who has had a 2 year run in nitro. what option parts do i need for the surikarn edition evo 3?
-are there different caster blocks which i can purchase what are the part numbers?(front and rear blocks ) (part numbers please)
-also what gears and motor pinion gears do i have to buy for small/medium/large/extra large tracks?? (part numbers please)
-what are the part numbers for the option springs and swaybars?
i couldn't find any of it in the tamiya website
Anyone?
05-25-2003, 06:04 AM
#2254
Re: before getting kit
Originally posted by VenomWorldOrder
i'm a electric newbie who has had a 2 year run in nitro. what option parts do i need for the surikarn edition evo 3?
-are there different caster blocks which i can purchase what are the part numbers?(front and rear blocks ) (part numbers please)
-also what gears and motor pinion gears do i have to buy for small/medium/large/extra large tracks?? (part numbers please)
-what are the part numbers for the option springs and swaybars?
i couldn't find any of it in the tamiya website
i'm a electric newbie who has had a 2 year run in nitro. what option parts do i need for the surikarn edition evo 3?
-are there different caster blocks which i can purchase what are the part numbers?(front and rear blocks ) (part numbers please)
-also what gears and motor pinion gears do i have to buy for small/medium/large/extra large tracks?? (part numbers please)
-what are the part numbers for the option springs and swaybars?
i couldn't find any of it in the tamiya website
The car will come with tamiya 0.4 pitch spurs (EVO3 had 3 x 96tooth and 3 x 90 tooth) it also comes with a 34 tooth 0.4 pitch pinion. You can stick with the Tamiya pinions all the way from 34 up to 53 (maybe a little higher) or you can get a 71 tooth 48 pitch spur and replace the 0.4 pitch ones with it, then just use standard 48 pitch pinions.
The surikarn kit should be similar to the EVO3 and it will come with a full compliment of sway bars ( 3 fronts SMH and 3 rears SMH). It should come with yellow springs as well. The springs are the normal Tamiya touring car springs which you can buy in packs of 4 pairs and will include (soft to hard) 2xRed,2xYellow, 2xBlue,2xWhite.
You should be able to get the numbers from Tamiya website for the pininons and the spring sets. They are just standard parts and not really specific to the the EVO3.
Hope this helps.
Tony
05-25-2003, 11:39 PM
#2255
Re: before getting kit
Originally posted by VenomWorldOrder
...what option parts do i need for the surikarn edition evo 3?
i couldn't find any of it in the tamiya website
...what option parts do i need for the surikarn edition evo 3?
i couldn't find any of it in the tamiya website
If not... that'll explain why you haven't got the car's manual and the list of usable option & spare parts on the back.
05-25-2003, 11:52 PM
#2256
June 12th is the date that R10 have for the Surikarn edition.
Tony
Tony
05-26-2003, 09:52 AM
#2257
Great job to Rod Canare for his win in the Open class spec at the Reedy TC Race of Champions.
05-26-2003, 03:02 PM
#2258
Thanks Neil, now that I've been awake for a couple of hours, I think I'll eat and go take a nap again 
Also, the setup that I used is exactly the same one that I posted here a page or so ago.
Also, the setup that I used is exactly the same one that I posted here a page or so ago.
05-26-2003, 10:07 PM
#2259
Originally posted by GTMilenko
it only does it bad when turning and at low speeds. i drove it round it circles real slow and you can see the inside wheel pulling in and out.
it only does it bad when turning and at low speeds. i drove it round it circles real slow and you can see the inside wheel pulling in and out.
With the radio turned off, try turning the wheels to full-lock one side. Now look at the inside wheel.
The rod (linking the steering arm and the knuckle arm) is almost straight inline with the knuckle arm (the knuckle arm will not turn anymore, even if you twist the servo further. You will only pull apart the link if you try).
The knuckle arm is at its maximum throw, and at this point the servo cannot do anything to prevent that wiggling of the tire.. The only way you can prevent the inside tyre from wiggling is to reduce your steering throw so the steering arm can get some leverage on the knuckle arm, or to try fitting in some other knuckle arms.
Hope the above is clear. Difficult describing it in words...
05-26-2003, 10:21 PM
#2260
Originally posted by rough512
Not much you can do about it. This occurs on my EVO2 too.
With the radio turned off, try turning the wheels to full-lock one side. Now look at the inside wheel.
The rod (linking the steering arm and the knuckle arm) is almost straight inline with the knuckle arm (the knuckle arm will not turn anymore, even if you twist the servo further. You will only pull apart the link if you try).
The knuckle arm is at its maximum throw, and at this point the servo cannot do anything to prevent that wiggling of the tire.. The only way you can prevent the inside tyre from wiggling is to reduce your steering throw so the steering arm can get some leverage on the knuckle arm, or to try fitting in some other knuckle arms.
Hope the above is clear. Difficult describing it in words...
Not much you can do about it. This occurs on my EVO2 too.
With the radio turned off, try turning the wheels to full-lock one side. Now look at the inside wheel.
The rod (linking the steering arm and the knuckle arm) is almost straight inline with the knuckle arm (the knuckle arm will not turn anymore, even if you twist the servo further. You will only pull apart the link if you try).
The knuckle arm is at its maximum throw, and at this point the servo cannot do anything to prevent that wiggling of the tire.. The only way you can prevent the inside tyre from wiggling is to reduce your steering throw so the steering arm can get some leverage on the knuckle arm, or to try fitting in some other knuckle arms.
Hope the above is clear. Difficult describing it in words...
I noticed this on My Evo II as well. I was a little concerned at first but I have not noticed it to be any real detrement to the performance. My car still kicks Ass
Not much you can do to stop it as far as I can see
Steevo
05-27-2003, 12:14 AM
#2261
Originally posted by rough512
Not much you can do about it. This occurs on my EVO2 too.
With the radio turned off, try turning the wheels to full-lock one side. Now look at the inside wheel.
The rod (linking the steering arm and the knuckle arm) is almost straight inline with the knuckle arm (the knuckle arm will not turn anymore, even if you twist the servo further. You will only pull apart the link if you try).
The knuckle arm is at its maximum throw, and at this point the servo cannot do anything to prevent that wiggling of the tire.. The only way you can prevent the inside tyre from wiggling is to reduce your steering throw so the steering arm can get some leverage on the knuckle arm, or to try fitting in some other knuckle arms.
Hope the above is clear. Difficult describing it in words...
Not much you can do about it. This occurs on my EVO2 too.
With the radio turned off, try turning the wheels to full-lock one side. Now look at the inside wheel.
The rod (linking the steering arm and the knuckle arm) is almost straight inline with the knuckle arm (the knuckle arm will not turn anymore, even if you twist the servo further. You will only pull apart the link if you try).
The knuckle arm is at its maximum throw, and at this point the servo cannot do anything to prevent that wiggling of the tire.. The only way you can prevent the inside tyre from wiggling is to reduce your steering throw so the steering arm can get some leverage on the knuckle arm, or to try fitting in some other knuckle arms.
Hope the above is clear. Difficult describing it in words...
i took it out for a test and its running like a dream again, before it was oversteering hard and shaking heaps when turning left but not right. but with the whole new drivetrain its prefect again.
but still vaibraates on the stand at low speed turning hard.
thanx for the word up stevo!
05-27-2003, 12:35 AM
#2263
Originally posted by WC
TBe3's green driveshaft, there's 2 holes towards the rear end.
Spurgear sits in 1 of those holes...
what's the other one for??
(just wondering if I'm missing something...)
TBe3's green driveshaft, there's 2 holes towards the rear end.
Spurgear sits in 1 of those holes...
what's the other one for??
(just wondering if I'm missing something...)
i think they are ok gears, pretty soft, but it must save weight on the driveline, cause you don't use the spurgear holder.
05-27-2003, 06:48 AM
#2264
Tech Apprentice
evo 3 carpet setup(foams)
can some one help me with setup for foam tires on carpet thanks
thanks
05-27-2003, 06:54 AM
#2265
Re: evo 3 carpet setup(foams)
Originally posted by al jones
can some one help me with setup for foam tires on carpet thanks
can some one help me with setup for foam tires on carpet
thanks
Hope this helps
I normally run stock monster geared at 33/96
Front
Tamiya Blue
Yellow Roll bar
Centre top shock hole
Outer bottom hole
Frt 2 hole piston 60W Associated
Upper arm mount top inner (Nearest Gearbox)
Jaco Double Purple
Ride 5.5mm
Spacers under mounting blocks Frt 0 Rear 1mm (Need to machine top off mounting)
1.5' negitive camber
4' Caster
2mm Droop
0' toe in
Rear
Tamiya Yellow
NO Roll bar
Centre top shock hole
Outer bottom hole
Rear 2 hole piston 50w Associated
Upper arm mount top inner (Nearest Gearbox)
Jaco Purple
Ride 5.0mm
1.5' negitive camber
2mm Droop
2' toe in (A Block on rear)
Alan